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MLS playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings, schedule entering weekend

The 2026 MLS playoff race is coming down to the wire. Here's who clinched, who's eliminated, latest standings and this weekend's clinching scenarios.

By Seth Vertelney · Yahoo Sports

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 4:01 PM

Key Things to Know

Six Major League Soccer teams can clinch playoff spots while six face elimination on Matchday 34.
FC Cincinnati can secure a playoff berth with a victory against the Philadelphia Union.
Nashville SC aims to equal the MLS single-season points record in their clash with Red Bull New York.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Major League Soccer enters Matchday 34 with the postseason race intensifying as clubs have just two regular-season matches remaining. Entering the weekend slate, six teams have opportunities to clinch an Audi MLS Cup Playoffs berth, while six other clubs face potential postseason elimination across the league.

Several key matchups headline the weekend action, including FC Cincinnati attempting to secure a playoff spot against the Philadelphia Union. Elsewhere, Supporters' Shield champions Nashville SC pursue the league's single-season points record against Red Bull New York, and the New England Revolution battle Inter Miami CF for the Eastern Conference second seed.

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